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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.06, 1,294.90 and 538.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.06, 1,294.90 and 538.70 is: 808.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.06 : 1,294.90 = 538.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.06/1,294.90 = 538.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.06x = 1,294.90 × 538.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.06x = 697,554.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,554.81/863.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.24

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